IT'S the most sought after shift since buses first appeared in ­Edinburgh – the chance to transport the Scottish Cup winners on their victory parade.

Demand for the job is so high among the Hearts and Hibs fan drivers at Lothian Buses that bosses have had to set up a prize draw for the privilege.

And there have already been more than 100 entries.

The number will be split into each team’s supporters, to be selected depending on the ­outcome of the Hampden game.

But they are all desperate to be behind the wheel if their team lift the cup on May 19.

Driver and Hearts fan Keith Powrie, 40, said: “If Hearts win, driving the team around to help them celebrate with the fans would be an ­honour.

“I am a life-long supporter and doing that is a once in a lifetime chance. I’ll be going to the game with all of my family. I can’t wait. I’ve seen the Scottish Cup twice before – for the Hibbies in here it’s more of a novelty.

“There’s a wee bit more team rivalry in here at the moment than usual.”

Hibs-supporting colleague Joe McGregor, 37, is desperate to be the chosen one if the Easter Road side come out on top– but he won’t be wearing his jacket.

But he says: “I’m such a Hibby that I even hate wearing my Lothian Buses blazer because it is maroon.

“It’s just the biggest game in history.”

The firm will decorate the bus in green or maroon as soon as the final whistle blows.

Ian Craig, managing director of Lothian Buses, said: “The bus will be kept at a secret location with only the fans of the winning team transforming the bus.”